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calories burned

jamie77
jamie77 Posts: 101
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys...I'm a little concerned that I'm not actually eating the right amount of exercise calories.
When I walk on my treadmill at 4 mph for 30 minutes it says I burn anywhere from 350 to 375. When I enter it here is says I only burned 204. Which should I go by?

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  • jamie77
    jamie77 Posts: 101
    Hey guys...I'm a little concerned that I'm not actually eating the right amount of exercise calories.
    When I walk on my treadmill at 4 mph for 30 minutes it says I burn anywhere from 350 to 375. When I enter it here is says I only burned 204. Which should I go by?
  • emorym
    emorym Posts: 344
    I have noticed that as well. I tend to go with the lower number. I figure it builds up a little cushion and it is also better to underestimate on this. With my food if I am not sure I will over estimate a little on the calories. I think this works out better for me and is probably a little more realistic.
  • lotusfromthemud
    lotusfromthemud Posts: 5,335 Member
    Calorie counters on the machines are notoriously inaccurate.

    For me, my HRM always clocks me in at anywhere from 50-100 calories less than the gym machine. I've found that overall, MFPs estimates are more accurate.
  • jamie77
    jamie77 Posts: 101
    Thanks! I guess I will have to invest in an HRM to get a more accurate reading. :smile:
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